View of a Native American (Navajo) woman and girl sitting on fringed blankets at a loom while the woman weaves near Butler's Trading Post, possibly near Shiprock Agency, New Mexico. The woman and girl are shaded by a dark cloth tied to wooden supports that are part of the building. The loom is suspended from the ceiling and tied to a wooden pole, lying horizontally on the ground.
Date
1908 September 22, 23, 24
Notes
Condition: emulsion spotted and deteriorating on glass negative.; Etched on glass negative: "27".; Title written on back of print.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "Ind- Navajo Arts & crafts- weaving- Looms" "Navajo-27".; R7001703075
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 11 x 16 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--Women--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Navajo Indian Reservation--1900-1910.; Looms--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Weaving--New Mexico--1900-1910.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
